Though deep set somewhat shadowed Her lies, her mystery That's not so different than the way that he said "Well, don't hide your eyes that way, "baby" In his heart he wishes her stardom His eyes want for her much more That's not so different Than the way that he said "There are so very few stars left (oh-oh) Don't hide behind your hair It's a bit of gold and braid Easy come the tears You see a pathway Ending with a doorway You slip toward the doorway Been waiting there all day All these years In his heart he wishes her stardom His eyes want for her much more That's not so different Than the way that he said "Well, don't hide your eyes that way, baby" Don't hide behind your hair It's a bit of gold and braid Easy come the tears You see a pathway Ending with a doorway You slip toward the doorway Been waiting there all day All these years Don't hide it In his heart (in his heart), he wishes to forget about you Make her better Hold her like a child In his heart he wishes her stardom His eyes want from her much more That's not so different Than the way that he said "Well, don't hide your eyes that way, "baby" Don't hide behind your hair It's a bit of gold and braid Easy come the tears You see a pathway Ending with a doorway You slip toward the doorway Been waiting there all day All these years Don't hide your eyes that way Don't hide anything not anymore Because I never did not love you I never did run from you In a dream I said to you That I'd, I'd always love you (don't hide behind your eyes) (Don't hide behind your eyes) (Don't hide behind your eyes) Welcome everyone

When you look at me, I know you see A 15 year old, gettin his dough Back and fourth to the studios Hoppin' 'round limousines, rockin' the latest jeans Jordans, fresh, t-shirts, new And even though these things are true It's hard work and sometimes I just wanna go home and Tell my girl to braid my hair C'mon and braid my hair Back in my hood, feelin' good No worries or no cares Baby, use your hands to make me feel all right And take away the stress and drama in my life While you braid my hair You may think that I'm complainin' But that's not the case, all I'm sayin' Is my body get's weak, my mind get's tired I need sleep, but I gotta keep travelin' on the road Doin' these shows, New York to Cali Dallas to Philly It's the rules of the game, that I chose to play But sometimes I wanna say (Say) Baby won't you braid my hair C'mon and braid my hair Back in my hood, feelin' good No worries or no cares Baby, use your hands to make me feel all right And take away the stress and drama in my life While you braid my hair Sit me down like you love me (love me) Do it anyway you want, baby take it slowly Front to back, side to side, criss cross Get creative with it girl do your thang Put it down like you love me Let your fingers do the walkin' And your lips do the talkin in my ear Tell me what I wanna hear I swear, I can't wait for you to braid my hair C'mon and braid my hair Back in my hood, feelin' good No worries or no cares Baby, use your hands to make me feel all right And take away the stress and drama in my life While you braid my hair Do what you wanna do Baby it's up to you Sit me between your legs Girl won't you braid my hair Baby make me feel all right And make it last all night (And take away the stress and drama in my life) While you braid my hair Braid my hair C'mon and braid my hair Back in my hood, feelin' good No worries or no cares Baby, use your hands to make me feel all right And take away the stress and drama in my life While you braid my hair